Can you ski from Chamonix to Zermatt?

The Haute Route Ski Tour is the most famous ski tour in the world and a classic mountain journey. Connecting the two alpine centres of Chamonix and Zermatt, the route offers everything you’d expect on a high mountain ski tour – with glacial terrain every day, amazing scenery, tough climbs and big ski descents.

How long is the Haute Route ski tour?

The Route. A legendary 120km high alpine tour from Chamonix, the birthplace of modern alpinism and ski mountaineering, to Zermatt in the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn over a period of 7 unforgettable days.

How hard is it to ski Chamonix?

My views on Chamonix skiing. We liked that there was some tougher skiing, but we also discovered easier runs in every ski area. In terms of the advantages of Chamonix for skiers I would say this: A lot of very tough terrain, especially off-piste – yes there is and it is marvellous if that is your level of ability.

How much does it cost to do the Haute Route?

Using actual costs as of December 2020, I’ve calculated that once you arrive in Geneva Airport, you can hike the Walker’s Haute Route from: Camping: 870 CHF per person (~800 EUR) Solo in Dormitory: 1,380 CHF per person (~1,300 EUR) Double in Private Rooms (where possible): 1,600 CHF per person (~1,500 EUR)

Where should I stay on the Haute Route?

Walker’s Haute Route accommodation

• Chamonix Lodge (1,036m above sea level)
• Refuge Le Peuty (1,328m)
• BnB Claudy et Elizabeth Michellod-Dutheil in Le Chable (821m)
• Cabane du Mont Fort (2,457m)
• Cabane des Dix (2,928m)
• Cabane de Moiry (2,825m)
• Cabane Bella Tola (2,346m)
• Hotel La Reserve in St Niklaus (1,127m)

How difficult is the Tour du Mont Blanc?

The Tour du Mont Blanc is 170 km long with approximately 10,000 metres of ascent and descent along the way. This may seem like a daunting amount of trekking, but remember it’s spread over several days. That makes it doable for most keen hikers – and even beginners with strong determination when the going gets tough.

How long does it take to walk the Haute Route?

between 6 and 15 days
It can take between 6 and 15 days to complete the Walker’s Haute Route. Anything quicker requires Olympic speed walking or part trail running, anything longer is an indication that the hiker has multiple memory sticks full of photos and a mindfulness that others envy.

Can beginners ski in Chamonix?

The biggest secret in Chamonix’s vast expanse of skiing is that it has great learner areas. In the ski areas of Les Planards, Le Tour, Argentiere/Les Grands Montets, Vallorcine, and Chamonix/Brevent, as well as Les Houches there are beginner slopes for all ages.

How expensive is Chamonix?

Cost of a Trip to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, FR & the Cheapest Time to Visit Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The average price of a 7-day trip to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is $1,318 for a solo traveler, $2,367 for a couple, and $4,438 for a family of 4.

Is the haute route open?

The Haute Route Chamonix to Zermatt is a remote trek. Take a tent, or sleep in a mountain hut or a refuge. In general, mountain huts and refuges are open from mid-June until the first or second week in September. It is advisable to reserve a bed, particularly in the high season of mid July to mid August.

What is the Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route?

This is the beginning of the classic itinerary, The Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route: a memorable trip from Chamonix to Zermatt with an option to continue on to Saas Fee. The Ski Mountaineering Club Chamonix Ski Aplinisme was created in 2009.

What to do in the Chamonix valley?

The Chamonix valley and Mont Blanc Massif are excellent for ski de randonnée (ski touring). Ski touring is a great way to access nature as it was intended to be seen. The Massif is a vast area of spectacular, glaciated mountains. The lifts provide easy access to the mountain wilderness that make this region special.

What are the best places to ski in France?

The Chamonix valley and Mont Blanc Massif are excellent for ski de randonnée (ski touring). Ski touring is a great way to access nature as it was intended to be seen. The Massif is a vast area of spectacular, glaciated mountains.